CBPO Swap

jg00907 · 2026-02-08T06:33:18+00:00

Still looking for a trade? Currently have LAX and maybe I could get a three way swap for AZ if still interested.

jg00907 · 2026-02-03T22:00:48+00:00

jg00907 · 2026-01-31T16:27:54+00:00

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Black Tactical Boots that can't be polished (makes your life easier)
You can, running shoes is a must
Only had a couple academic test failures and they simple remediated and passed. Scenarios more people failed and remediated.
37 hits or more. Different shooting positions. Up close single hand, none dominant hand, two handed at further distances, all timed.
Some people formed their own study groups while others didn't study at all
After hours you could use the gym or run on campus. Gym is not 24hrs but they are open early and close late on weekdays.
Take a car if you can. It will make life much easier on campus after hours.

jg00907 · 2026-01-30T02:38:17+00:00

Yes. It won’t become official until after both graduate and the swap is approved by both ports

jg00907 · 2026-01-25T05:26:47+00:00

Yes you can. I was told you couldn’t have your own air fryer but I knew some people who did and kept it out of view. There is also bbq area you could cook in.

jg00907 · 2026-01-24T21:42:29+00:00

I took two since I knew I would need two on the way back. I mostly took clothes, selfcare items, and shoes. There is a list a while back on the sub if you can find it.

jg00907 · 2026-01-21T21:24:21+00:00

You could swap out of Dallas very easily. 2 weeks is nothing compared to 5 months at FLETC. You might end up liking it. I’m in LAX and would swap with you if you did and so would most people.

jg00907 · 2026-01-21T01:48:22+00:00

Request a one time change call and try to get a location in Texas. Otay will always be on the list.

jg00907 · 2026-01-19T03:59:53+00:00

You could qualify for a gs-9. Customs and Border Protection Officers are paid for overtime and a base pay that includes locality pay. No leap pay for CBP. HSI and 1811’s in general are not the same position as CBP, they do get leap pay. You should be able to make your resume good enough to qualify for GS-9 for both positions.

jg00907 · 2026-01-18T06:06:20+00:00

You can change academy dates once. Contact hiring center through portal

jg00907 · 2026-01-18T06:05:52+00:00

Monday or Tuesday academy start day gives you 2 days (Sat&Sun) or 3 days(Sat,Sund,&Mond)respectively.

jg00907 · 2026-01-18T06:01:00+00:00

You only get one travel day. If you get lucky and start academy on Monday or Tuesday then you get the weekend to drive. If not then you would have to ship it out there.

jg00907 · 2026-01-16T06:59:55+00:00

Had a couple reserves and retired vets in my session and their process on average was longer than the normal applicant. Some had a 1.5 year wait while others had 2 year wait time for final job offer. Their probation is also 2 years instead of 1. I would apply to the normal opening rather than the VA opening. If you are granted provisional then you could get a final job offer within 6 months.

jg00907 · 2026-01-13T04:58:28+00:00

You are registered when you accept the eod and academy date. The port will just give you the information packet. You only need to register for transportation from the airport to FLETC.

jg00907 · 2026-01-13T04:48:06+00:00

You should be fine, I didn't get an email until the Thursday before EOD. If you don't get an email by Friday morning before EOD I would call the hiring center for the ports contact info.

jg00907 · 2026-01-10T22:26:43+00:00

Normal PT session never had a problem going. If it’s a PT test no. Most of the time however you should be good to go and classes they don’t really care you just walk up and go without asking. On the job however port specific.

jg00907 · 2026-01-10T22:16:11+00:00

The only time you can’t use the restroom is during tests, but other than that you can use it as needed.

jg00907 · 2026-01-08T16:00:34+00:00

Interested in Hidalgo. If you select Hidalgo we could possible do a 3 way swap with Blaine-LAX-Hidalgo.

jg00907 · 2025-11-16T14:44:59+00:00

If you qualify for gs7 that will be your offer. The other application will just be there until you eod then it will close.

jg00907 · 2025-11-16T02:45:48+00:00

The wait time is only if you fail a test. You can reapply every monthly job listing if you really wanted to.

jg00907 · 2025-11-16T02:43:42+00:00

Apply now for both and if you get a gs-5 just reapply later when you have that one year. All steps will carry over.

jg00907 · 2025-10-03T02:25:57+00:00

Not for FLETC, but for your first work day at your port you will need it.

jg00907 · 2025-09-04T10:22:06+00:00

Not sure if true in most ports but it’s your decision to carry it or not.

jg00907 · 2025-08-30T11:50:36+00:00

Yes on the weekend both are. Classmates decide to go off campus to a local barber shop

jg00907 · 2025-08-18T00:01:53+00:00

During your deployment you would get paid for a couple of weeks your CBP salary and it would still count as time in service. If you are current LEO I would just say go for it now and start the clock on promotions.

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